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I can't believe we never thought to spread the bread pudding out on the platter and pour the sauces overtop! When I first saw that pic, I was wondering what that delicious looking dessert was, then realized it was the bread pudding! Was that suggested by the waiter or did you just figure it out yourselves?
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Sorry you are having such winter blahs - it's happening here too - but today we hit 50!!! It was like a heat wave!! Not sure if it will stick around, but today I will take it!
Looks like you had a good day though! Sorry you didn't find your hat
We are visiting Raglan Road next month - can't wait - it's been a while since we have gone there.
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Glad you are back writing and feeling a little better. I know what you mean by the cold and flu bugs. I have had three colds since October. I am so ready for Spring. At least we hit 60 today and no snow in the forecast.
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Glad you're back. Hope fully replaying your trip will help with the doldrums.
That is my plan!
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Sounds like a great day and glad to see you back writing again.
Thanks Cheryl!
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Glad you're back! You had a great day at AK. Sorry your hat was gone, though. Sounds like a perfect evening at Raglan Road. So excited for the cruise!
Thanks Laurie! We did end up getting a different hat that I like just as well. I'm going to do the cruise portion in the cruise section but I will post a link when I get there.
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So good to see you back writing Coop Sounds and looks like a wonderful meal at Raglan Road!!! We love going there and always enjoy the meal and show
Thanks! We have just come to know Raglan Road in the last 2 trips. It's wonderful!
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Glad you're back So jealous of your bread pudding - I was too full to get one last week
That's when you start with bread pudding and work backwards!
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Thanks for the update. I think the winter blahs are perfectly understandable, and there are so many cold and flu bugs going around this year - it's annoying!
Your dinner at Raglan Road sounded really nice.
Thanks Sharon.
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Glad to hear that you are starting to feel a bit better and heck just be thankful you didn't have winter Boston Had. Now Nurse Betty you know how bad bad eating habits are and what they can do so get on it veggies can be good I tend to love em
Yeah, yeah - I know what I need to do.
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I can't believe we never thought to spread the bread pudding out on the platter and pour the sauces overtop! When I first saw that pic, I was wondering what that delicious looking dessert was, then realized it was the bread pudding! Was that suggested by the waiter or did you just figure it out yourselves?
Actually, the waitress told us about that on our last trip. (As did the waiter at Sanaa with the Butter Chicken) It's really good because all of the sauce gets in all the nooks and crannies! YUMMM!
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Great day at AK! Lunch and dinner looked yummy!
Thanks Marnie!
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your animal pics! Your meal at Raglan Road looked delicious. This place has become a favorite with us.
It was yummy! This also has become a favorite for us as well.
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Sorry you are having such winter blahs - it's happening here too - but today we hit 50!!! It was like a heat wave!! Not sure if it will stick around, but today I will take it!
Looks like you had a good day though! Sorry you didn't find your hat
We are visiting Raglan Road next month - can't wait - it's been a while since we have gone there.
It's gotten warm this weekend here as well. Things are starting to melt. It would have been better if I wasn't fighting the crud. (sore throat, aches, cough, sneeze) But I am looking forward to spring!
Save room for the bread pudding!
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Glad you are back writing and feeling a little better. I know what you mean by the cold and flu bugs. I have had three colds since October. I am so ready for Spring. At least we hit 60 today and no snow in the forecast.
Thanks! Things are starting to melt here. Maybe spring is on the way!
Just read part about your desire for a Claddagh ring. Hate to tell you this but you are NOT SUPPOSED to get one for yourself. As a traditional Irish Wedding band it is supposed to come from someone that LOVES YOU (Hint for Murrey the Cop )
Glad to see you are back. I feel your pain with the winter blahs. I'm so over it being cold. Yesterday was so nice here, that I was actually able to take my boys outside for a little while.
Just read part about your desire for a Claddagh ring. Hate to tell you this but you are NOT SUPPOSED to get one for yourself. As a traditional Irish Wedding band it is supposed to come from someone that LOVES YOU (Hint for Murrey the Cop )
I know this Mike. WE were looking so HE could buy one for me but I didn't like the silver. WE were actually looking for alternate wedding bands.
Glad to see you are back. I feel your pain with the winter blahs. I'm so over it being cold. Yesterday was so nice here, that I was actually able to take my boys outside for a little while.
It's been getting warmer here too. I just can't wait until I can open windows and let in some fresh air, go for a bike ride and cook outside!
Just read this whole TR - sounds like a fun and pretty relaxing trip. Love all your food reviews and photos! Glad you are feeling better! Can't wait to read more!
It's almost Spring in Michigan MAN has this been a BAD winter!. I know the East coast had it much worse, but it was pretty bad here!
I have a new play to rehearse for, "The Music Man" I'm playing Mayor Shinn. It's a pretty good part, BUT not too many lines to learn.
Coop and I look back on our last trip fondly,and I think we learned a lot. We have to realize that the "Magic" is there, but sometimes you have to look for it, rather than just expect it's going to come to you. We are a little burned out with the parks right now. I want to let some construction get finished before we go again, maybe in a few years. This year we have a 7 day cruise planned,and maybe next year Disneyland.
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Your meal at Raglan Road looked delicious. This place has become a favorite with us. 
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Sounds and looks like a wonderful meal at Raglan Road!!! We love going there and always enjoy the meal and show
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MAN has this been a BAD winter!. I know the East coast had it much worse, but it was pretty bad here!
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